Art History Illustrated
Thursday, December 16
6:30-7:30 PM
“An Introduction to Futurism”
An evening with a little-known but important Italian cultural movement of the early 20th century that embraced speed, technology, masculinity, and nationalism. Learn how the Futurist style became the visual brand of Benito Mussolini and his Fascist party. Presented by Assoc. Prof. Brenda Edgar, Fine Art Department, Jefferson Community and Technical College. Registration required.
Image: Renato Bertelli, Profilo Continuo del Duce (Continuous Profile of Mussolini), ceramic, 1933. Wolfsonian Museum, Miami Beach, Florida.